But the inverse is NOT true -- failure to achieve certain arbitrary scores on tests is not necessarily an indicator of inability to succeed in academia, medication or otherwise. This was my point -- if we set a standard of needed focus, retention skills, testing skills, writing ability, etc, as a means to evaluate people, we can provide those levels in advance and cause applicants to self-screen. If people KNOW that MIT is a high-stress environment and are aware that they require medication to manage the normal day-to-day stress, going to MIT is a bad idea.
That's what the quote means -- if you are on medication, you should give extra consideration to what that means for you before applying.
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Date: 2004-08-20 07:29 pm (UTC)That's what the quote means -- if you are on medication, you should give extra consideration to what that means for you before applying.